Game apparatus



June 21, 1927.

I. HERBISON GAME APPARATUS Filed Nov. 5 192-6 7 Patented June 21, 1927.

UNITED STATES IRA HERBISON, OF PLESSIS, NEW YORK.

GAME APPARATUS.

Application filed November 30, 1926. Serial No. 151,738.

This invention relates to game apparatus and it is an object of the invention to provide an apparatus of this kind embodying asurface over which a projectile is adapted to travel together with a target operating upon impact therewith by the projectile.

It is also an object of the invention to provide a game apparatus of this kind wherein spring means are provided for lin polling a surface projectile.

Another object of the invention is to provide an apparatus of this kind wherein the various parts are readily removable when desired so that when not in use the apparatus may be packed within arelative'ly small compass.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my improved game apparatus whereby certain important advantages are attained and the de vice rendered simpler less expensive and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use, as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

The novel features of my invention willhereinafter be definitely claimed.

In order that my invention may be the etter understood, 1 will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein Figure 1 is a view in top plan illustrating a game apparatus constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention;

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line 22 of Figure l; V

Figure 3 is a view in front elevation of the target member as herein disclosed;

Figure at is an enlarged fragmentary view in top plan illustrating one end portion of one of the parallel upstanding members;

Figure is a fragmentary view in top plan of the opposite end portion of such member Figure 6 is a transverse sectional viewtalzen through the device as illustrated in Figure 1 with the targets and spring members unapplied and withthe lid in place;

As herein disclosed, my improved apparatus comprises a box B of requisite dimensions having its upper face open and adapted to be closed by a lid L of a conventional type. As herein set forth, the box B is ob long in form and includes the end flanges 1 and the side or longitudinal flanges 2..

Disposed lengthwise of the bottom 3 01 the box B and extending from one end flange 1 to the other are the upstanding parallel members it, each having its upper face substantially flush with the upper edges 01" the fianges 1 and 2 so that no undue hindrance or obstruction is ofiered to the desired application of the lid L to the box. Each of these members 4: has its side faces a outwardly flared toward the bottom 3 of the box and provided with a relatively narrow upper surface-5 which is providedwith a. groove extending from the recesses 6 and 7 provided in the upper opposite end portions of the member 4. The recess 6 registers with a recess 8 in the adjacent portion of an end flange 1. The vertical opposed walls 6 of said recesses 6 and 8 are upwardly and reversely rounded to assure effective action upon release of the upper end portion of a fiat spring 9 insertible therein.

This spring 9 is normally disposed lengthwise on a curvature whereby initially the upper end portion of the applied sprin when in working position, has close contact with the rounded wall Z) of the recess 6.

Operatively engaged with the upper portion of the spring 9 is a loop member 10 atfording a convenient grip whereby the upper portion of the applied spring 9 may be pulled outwardly to place the same under tension so that, when released, an effective blow will be imposed upon a ball or other pellet P positioned adjacent thereto to cause the same to travel along the grooved upper surface 5 toward a target T arranged at the opposite end of the member 4.

The target T, as herein disclosed, comprises av base member 11 provided with a panof outstanding spaced arms 12 of desired length and at its central port-ion of a depending shank 14. Pivotally connected, as at 15, to the upper portions of the arms 12 and positioned therebetween for swinging movement is an elongated member 16 herein dis closed in side elevation as simulating the figure of a person. I do not wish, however, to be understood as limiting myself to any particular design. The lower end portion of this member 16 is provided with a forwardly directed block 17 which, when the target T is in applied position, is immediately above the adjacent end portion of the grooved upper surface 5 of a member l and consequently in the path of travel of the pellet or pro- 'jectile P as impelled over such surface by the operating spring 9.

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When the target 1 is in applied position, the base portion is snu ly received within the recess 7 while the shank 14; is received within a socket 18 formed in the bottom wall of the recess '2'.

In practice,'the springs 9 and the targets T are arranged at opposite ends of the box B and each player endeavors to impel a pellet projectile P along a grooved surface 5 with suiiicient for e to cause the impact of such pellet or projectile with the block. 17 to effect a complete turnover of the member 16. Such complete turning over of the mem ber 16 gives the player a score of five or other scoring valuation as may be determined, while failure to effect such turn-over of the member 16 a similar valuation is deducted from the score of the player.

This manner of scoring is given as an example of how the game may be played. It is to be understood, however, such rules may be provided as deemed best.

From the foregoing description it is thought to be obvious that a game apparatus constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled and operated, and it will also be obvious that my invention is susceptible of some change and modification without departing from the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shown in carrying out my invention in practice except as hereinafter claimed.

I claim 'A game apparatus comprising a member provided at its top portion. with a grooved surface, a pellet adapted to traverse such grooved surface, means for mounting an impelling spring at one end of such grooved surface, and means for mounting a target at the opposite end of such surface, said member at each end portion being provided with a recess, the spring being insert-ible in one of the recesses and the target engageable within the other,

In testimony whereof I hereunto afiiX my signature.

IRA I-IERBISON. 

